ketzeleh

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Pronunciations

ketzeleh (KET-seh-leh) listen

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Definitions

  • n. Little kitten (can be used as a term of endearment).

Example Sentences

  • "You're such a cute little ketzeleh!"

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • קעצעלע ketsele '(little) kitten', iminutive form of קאַץ kats 'cat'

      • Who Uses This

      • Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage

      Regions

      • North America
      • Great Britain

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      Alternative Spellings

      ketselah, ketseleh, ketzela, ketzele, ketsela, ketsele, ketzelah, ketzeleh

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